When it comes to selling your home, the preparation process may be more involved than you think. Making sure your home is in pristine shape will make it more appealing to potential buyers.

But there is no need to be overwhelmed!

Take your to-do list and work with your real estate agent to get your home show-ready. We put together this list of items that are easy to forget about. Keep reading to ensure you don't overlook these details!

Replace Light Bulbs

Don't forget to change the light bulbs!

If you're looking for a quick and easy way to make your home look brighter, simply replace your light bulbs. This is helpful for listing photos as well as in-person showings. Make sure you go with energy-efficient light bulbs, and select the same brightness to ensure uniform light throughout the home.

Organize Storage Space

Storage space is coveted for any homeowner!

Whether it's in your closets, cabinets, garage, or basement - make sure all of these spaces are clutter-free and organized. This helps buyers envision how they can use the space for themselves if they buy your home.

Indoor Greenery

Bringing some greenery indoors is a great way to make your home feel more welcoming and comfortable. Adding hanging plants, fresh flowers, or just one single potted plant can make a difference.

Area Rugs

Area rugs help personalize a space. They come in a variety of sizes, patterns, and textures so they can fit in any room. We recommend selecting an area rug in the same style as your home's decor to enhances the space without distracting buyers.

Spruce Up Your Patio or Balcony

No matter how much outdoor space you have, it's important to highlight it for today's homebuyer. Give your outdoor space a facelift with some plants or new patio furniture. You'll be surprised at how much of an impact this can make!

Clean Up Baseboards and Trim

It may take some time, but it's worth removing any dust and dirt from your trim and baseboards - especially in areas of the home that don't get much traffic. This shows buyers that the home has been well maintained. If blemishes remain after a thorough cleaning, you can consider painting them.

Organize Your Paperwork

You may think you have all of your paperwork in one place, but when is the last time you looked at it?

Make sure you know where all these important homeownership documents are:

• Mortgage loan information

• Final purchase and sale agreement

• Deed

• Title report

• Property tax statements

• Homeowners insurance

You will also want to organize any reports or documents that relate to the property:

• Warranties

• Manuals

• Service records for furnace, HVAC, and major appliances

• Dates, records, and permits for home improvement projects

These small details can make a big difference in your home sale. Of course, the Jill Biggs Group will be there to make the entire process easier for you! 

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